RAD Nurse: Harm-Reduction Clinician (LPN/RN/RPN)

AVI Health and Community Services; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization in British Columbia is seeking a LPN/RN for their Regulated Access to Drugs Program. The successful candidate will provide person-centered, harm-reduction healthcare in a collaborative setting. Responsibilities include assessing client health needs, providing education on substance use, and developing care plans with an interdisciplinary team. This role requires commitment to social justice, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Compensation is per BCNU pay grid, with a flexible schedule in community settings.

Benefits

Paid 13% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays

Pension plan contribution

Extended health benefits after 180 hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of nursing experience working with high levels of poly-substance use.
• Experience in supervised consumption services or safer supply programs.
• Strong knowledge of substance-use disorder and treatment options.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for individuals with poly-substance use.
• Collaborate on individualized care plans with team members.
• Educate participants on health management and community resources.

Skills

Collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Advocacy

Education

Current full registration as Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

A community health organization in British Columbia is seeking a LPN/RN for their Regulated Access to Drugs Program. The successful candidate will provide person-centered, harm-reduction healthcare in a collaborative setting. Responsibilities include assessing client health needs, providing education on substance use, and developing care plans with an interdisciplinary team. This role requires commitment to social justice, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Compensation is per BCNU pay grid, with a flexible schedule in community settings.